Inter's thirty minutes seal dominance as Parma crumble at San Siro
On the sixth matchday of Serie A, Inter Milan turned a brief spell of possession into a three‑goal victory over Parma at the San Siro, leaving the visitors visibly outclassed. The hosts struck first at the thirteenth minute through a swift finish by Sucic, added a penalty from Çalhanoglu before the half‑hour mark and completed the rout when Thuram tapped in a diagonal pass from Mkhitaryan at the thirty‑first minute.
Early breakthrough and swift second goal
The opening goal arrived when Parma defender Corvi mis‑controlled a short back‑pass to Keita, allowing Sucic to pounce and blast the ball under the crossbar. Just five minutes later, Çalhanoglu earned a penalty after a VAR‑review confirmed a foul on Esposito inside the area; his powerful spot‑kick restored Inter’s lead to two‑zero.
Thuram’s finish caps a rapid onslaught
Inter’s third strike came from a well‑timed verticalisation by Mkhitaryan, who threaded a diagonal ball into the box for Thuram. The French defender arrived from a wide position, cut inside and slotted the ball past the Parma goalkeeper, sealing the 3‑0 scoreline within thirty‑one minutes of play.
Managerial notes and squad rotation
Inter manager Simone Chivu praised his side’s concentration, noting that the victory came despite the absence of Lautaro, Barella, Akanji and Bastoni, who were rested after international duties. He also reminded his players that no crown was expected on the team’s head, yet the depth of the squad allowed a dominant performance.
Parma coach Gilardino, making his debut on the bench, faced a harsh introduction as his side struggled to match Inter’s technical and physical intensity. The early concession forced Parma into a reactive stance, and attempts to revive the game in the second half proved futile.
In the second half, Inter managed the lead, giving minutes to Lautaro, Bonny and Stankovic after Chivu’s substitutions. Çalhanoglu, who had just returned from injury, suffered a knee knock before being replaced. Parma’s efforts, including a brief cameo by debutant Spence, failed to generate meaningful chances.
The match also featured a missed opportunity for Inter’s Dimarco, who came close to a hat‑trick at the twenty‑first minute but was denied by Corvi’s save. Overall, Inter’s early aggression and efficient finishing left Parma with little chance of recovery.